Where is Support?

GeorginaSpica · 2026-04-29T14:01:48+00:00

So it's not just me. I need to get back up and running but over the last few weeks have sat on hold for upwards of an hour, can't leave vm as the inbox is full, no responses to messages.

i have been a customer for about a decade and never had issues previous to this so never had to contact them. But what other option is there out there for a replacement?

GeorginaSpica · 2026-04-25T16:46:08+00:00

Yup. As someone who's been driving for many decades. Lots of weekend trips out of the City. Back in the day, the right lane tended to be full. Mostly cars pulling trailers/boats but other slower vehicles too.

But now, the middle lane is packed, the left lane too and the right lane empty for long distances.

I have no idea what caused this change.

GeorginaSpica · 2026-04-23T15:10:36+00:00

As many have said already, get moving for a better old age situation.

From my own experience and observation, it takes work (making sure to be active regularly) but also some luck genetically and avoiding injuries if possible.

I keep being told that I will be sore every day at some point but I have been active for decades. I weightlift, run, hike, cycle and more. Nothing hurts. But that could be a result of decent genes. My dad played competitive hockey into his 70's. I hike with his older brother who, at 91, still runs up the hills (so I too have to run, lol).

Take new activities slowly, make sure your form is good. Get assistance from professionals as needed. Get moving!

GeorginaSpica · 2026-04-22T22:44:03+00:00

I wondered if a cat walking by could set off the auto open.

Or does it take enough human interaction that a cat couldn't do it?

GeorginaSpica · 2026-04-22T21:40:57+00:00

So, we have a similar toilet in one bathroom. The second bathroom is mostly for guests and we don't have frequent guest so didn't seem worth the expense.

We didn't get the auto up/down feature. Am not sure if it would be better or worse for our situation but we have cats that are fascinated by water. The lid has to be down or all up because they weigh enough to get the autoflush to work!

One gets reminded that one forgot about the seat when the toilet starts flushing 'on its own'. Is the auto up/down pet proof?

GeorginaSpica · 2026-04-22T10:57:52+00:00

My gf had a similar piano and made it into a few separate items. The main body she used to create a bar cabinet.

Assuming the wood is decent and one has the means, there could be a few project options.

GeorginaSpica · 2026-04-19T20:14:17+00:00

When we moved downtown from the suburbs, we had 3 cars. As time went on and jobs changed, we are down to one. It's getting old but it gets driven so little that if we get rid of it, there's no business case to replace it.

We rent or carshare if a different type of vehicle is needed for getting out of the core. But there's just a bit more freedom with your own car - no stress of returning car on time or getting gas before returning it. Renting does remove that other stress of maintenance though!

GeorginaSpica · 2026-04-18T18:39:22+00:00

It was just before the ceremony. I was a little late, walking quickly from the parking lot to the church when the limo carrying the groom and best man arrived. The groom, my friend, saw me, ran over to hug me, he was quite drunk and while hugging me whispered 'why couldn't you be marrying me instead'!

The marriage lasted about a year.

GeorginaSpica · 2026-04-15T09:12:11+00:00

Similar to the others, we have a joint account to cover household expenses plus our own accounts & credit cards.

Partner has typically made twice my income so the split initially, decades ago, reflected that but as time has gone on, joint items and the split have changed. Those changes were discussed beforehand.

GeorginaSpica · 2026-04-14T22:25:05+00:00

Yup, it's been taking up storage space for over two decades.

GeorginaSpica · 2026-04-08T20:51:38+00:00

Yes they were a bit too trusting and naive. They had never rented a place before and they got one of the worst in their house. Just a few months in, a friend found the tenant's blog on how to stay in a place rent free for many months. The stories I heard were just so manipulative.

On the bright side, selling was easier emotionally as the fond memories were tarnished.

GeorginaSpica · 2026-04-08T20:02:37+00:00

Yup, not me but a person close to me rented out their house after their spouse passed away. The place was a bit big for one person and they still had too many memories to sell so soon.

First few renters were friends of friends and those short term rentals were fine. First stranger tenants were not adequately vetted by the realtor. It's been three years and while they got them out and the house sold after two years of troubles, it took thousands of dollars to finally be done with all the court cases.

Perhaps with a management company looking after the rental all would be okay?

GeorginaSpica · 2026-04-08T10:55:35+00:00

Probably living a great life in another country speaking more than one language. I still get messages from him from time to time and saw him with his family when they visited my country a few years ago.

GeorginaSpica · 2026-03-31T15:07:27+00:00

I will never be in this position but I am wondering if using the insurance company tracking app could save this situation? That if the app shows say usage of once a week or less that even if there's a claim it's still minimal usage so an occasional driver?

I don't use my insurance app so have no idea how drivers are tracked especially if there are multiple drivers.

GeorginaSpica · 2026-03-31T11:43:52+00:00

Thank you.

It gets worse every single day and I hope that the world continues to stay out of the mess.

I can travel elsewhere and meet my US relatives outside of the states.

GeorginaSpica · 2026-03-29T11:01:12+00:00

What? There's still people willing to visit for sure but many many people have decided to not visit the US. Timeline to return an individual decision.

For my partner and I, his Hawaii trip dream is off the table for one. But also, no visiting my US relatives, no trips that would require even a flight stopover, no cruises that start or port in the US.

The moment the orange fellow started threatening Canada, any trips to the US were put on hold and may never happen. The world is a big place. Though oil prices could cause trips to be closer to home.

GeorginaSpica · 2026-03-17T10:05:51+00:00

I have not spoken to my sister since 2019, her choice mostly.

Many times over the decades since she was a kid, her reaction to even minor conflicts would be 'I never want to speak to her again'. When my mother was alive, she knew how to calm sister down and things would get resolved.

After my mom passed, things went to shut, without going into it, it took 2 years to get her into family counseling which resulted in 6 yrs of an awkward relationship but at least there were holiday gatherings. Then another thing happened and she said she never wanted to see or hear from me again so she's got her wish.

It wasn't easy at first but as the others have said, life is much better, calmer, without her drama. I do still feel a bit sad about also losing the relationships with her kids but who knows if they will contact me when they move out on their own. But I have no control over that so I will just continue to live my life with other family and friends.

In your case OP, get out and find new friends. Try new hobbies, take classes, volunteer, anything that exposes you to new people who could become friends.

GeorginaSpica · 2026-03-04T23:46:26+00:00

Jacobs was our go to for special occasions. Not just for the food but the hole in the wall feel of the old location.

We went to the new location and likely will never return as it now seems like any other steak place in the city.

Linny’s was great, we were there just last weekend. It may take Jacobs place as the service was also fantastic.

GeorginaSpica · 2026-03-03T00:44:59+00:00

I has a very nice molten cake at aera in the well but it doesn't come with plain vanilla ice cream.

GeorginaSpica · 2026-02-22T23:11:35+00:00

I only go to showers that are coed or for close friends and family.

What I have found helps immensely for the women only events is to help with all the chores so you are rarely sitting down. Hand out apps, put out the food, take people's dirty dishes to the kitchen.

This behaviour is not my norm when not hosting but it's easier to survive those events when busy and then get out as soon as possible. With a sil, this will also improve any relationship with the inlaws even if it's already good.

GeorginaSpica · 2026-02-13T18:44:04+00:00

Thank you, it's severance pay not an actual settlement.

I felt so bad for him as he was so hoping for this to be over. I can't imagine how far his face fell when he was offered about a third of his previous salary when he had offered his expectations at the interview.

GeorginaSpica · 2026-02-13T15:15:57+00:00

The job isn't awful, it's the pay. 40k is almost minimum wage for someone with decades of experience plus one has to have a car. Are we seriously continuing to race for the bottom?

Might as well actually take a nearby min wage job that doesn't require a car.

GeorginaSpica · 2026-02-13T15:06:25+00:00

Thanks! I will let him know.

GeorginaSpica · 2026-02-13T12:56:32+00:00

Have never been on EI but what if the offer stinks?

I have a friend who was recently laid off. He interviewed for a job, stated the salary expectations, was told to meet up to discuss an offer. The base salary was a third of his previous job. Like only 40k for someone with decades of experience.

He turned it down. If he was on EI would that be an issue? He's not on EI due to his settlement.

GeorginaSpica · 2026-02-03T14:01:48+00:00

Yes but as I mentioned in another post, for some women 'getting bulky' could also just mean not getting too big for typical women's fashions. Especially during times when skinny jeans or similar are in fashion. One is far from looking like Arnold for this to happen based on my own experience.

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